"Project Hail Mary really might have seemed like a long shot, but it's found a way to connect. Audiences are clearly falling for Ryan Gosling's teacher turned astronaut and the crablike alien he makes his friend."
"In creating the character of the reluctant hero Ryland Grace, Gosling put his hand on the slider labeled 'testosterone' and pulled it way down. This is not the Ryan Gosling from that elevator scene in Drive."
"Ryland Grace is, like these previous Gosling characters, kind of ... soy. A viral TikTok remix pairing the Project Hail Mary trailer with that song by the Killers put its finger on it: Grace has got soul, but he's not a soldier."
Project Hail Mary has become Amazon MGM's highest-grossing movie and the top film of 2026. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, it features Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, a teacher turned astronaut. The film has received an A grade from CinemaScore, indicating strong audience approval. Its success is notable for featuring a beta hero, contrasting with typical action film protagonists. The character's sensitivity and vulnerability resonate with audiences, contributing to the film's positive word of mouth and extended theatrical run.
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